Oman warns containers from sunken GFS Pride may hold hazardous chemicals
In short
Containers from the sunken GFS Pride near Oman's coast may contain hazardous chemicals, Interfax reported, citing Al Jazeera and Omani authorities. Earlier navigation warnings reported floating containers in the Strait of Hormuz and urged mariners to exercise caution.
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Containers from the sunken GFS Pride found near Oman's coast may contain hazardous chemical compounds, Interfax reported on 16 October. The agency cited Al Jazeera, which quoted a statement from Oman's maritime security service. The statement described the contents as potentially hazardous rather than confirming what was inside. [ 3 ]
Earlier, TASS reported containers drifting near the sunken ship in the Strait of Hormuz and said a navigation warning advised mariners to exercise caution. RBC also reported floating containers after the vessel's sinking, citing a navigation warning on the SeaLagom service. [ 1 , 2 ]
Interfax reported that the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank on Wednesday after being hit by a projectile the previous day. The vessel was damaged and a fire broke out aboard, according to that report. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The reports identify floating containers as a navigation concern. Oman's maritime security service warned of possible hazardous contents, without confirming what the containers contain.